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The Bad Guys Won
By Jeff Pearlman. 2004
Once upon a time, twenty-four grown men would play baseball together, eat together, carouse together, and brawl together. Alas, those…
hard-partying warriors have been replaced by GameBoy-obsessed, laptop-carrying, corporate soldiers who would rather punch a clock than a drinking buddy. But it wasn't always this way ... In The Bad Guys Won, award-winning former Sports Illustrated baseball writer Jeff Pearlman returns to an innocent time when a city worshipped a man named Mookie and the Yankess were the second-best team in New York. So it was in 1986, when the New York Mets -- the last of baseball's live-like-rock-star teams -- won the World Series and captured the hearts (and other select body parts) of fans everywhere. But their greatness on the field was nearly eclipsed by how bad they were off it. Led by the indomitable Keith Hernandez and the young dynamic duo of Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, along with the gallant Scum Bunch, the Amazin's won 108 regular-season games, while leaving a wide trail of wreckage in their wake -- hotel rooms, charter planes, a bar in Houston, and most famously Bill Buckner and the eternally cursed Boston Red Sox. With an unforgettable cast of characters -- Doc, Straw, the Kid, Nails, Mex, and manager Davey Johnson (as well as innumerable groupies) -- The Bad Guys Won immortalizes baseball's last great wild bunch of explores what could have been, what should have been, and thanks to a tragic dismantling of the club, what never was.The Card
By Teri Thompson, Michael O'Keeffe. 2007
Since its limited release just after the turn of the twentieth century, this American Tobacco cigarette card has beguiled and…
bedeviled collectors. First identified as valuable in the 1930s, when the whole notion of card collecting was still young, the T206 Wagner has remained the big score for collectors who have scoured card shows, flea markets, estate sales, and auctions for the portrait of baseball's greatest shortstop. Only a few dozen T206 Wagners are known to still exist. Most, with their creases, stains, and dog-eared corners, look worn and tattered, like they've been around for almost a century. But one-The Card-appears to have defied the travails of time. Thanks to its sharp corners and its crisp portrait of Honus Wagner, The Card has become the most famous and desired baseball card in the world. Over the decades, as The Card has changed hands, its value has skyrocketed. It was initially sold for $25,000 by a small card shop in a nondescript strip mall. Years later, hockey great Wayne Gretzky bought it at the venerable Sotheby's auction house for $451,000. Then, more recently, it sold for $1.27 million on eBay. Today worth over $2 million, it has transformed a sleepy hobby into a billion-dollar industry that is at times as lawless as the Wild West. The Card has made men wealthy, certainly, but it has also poisoned lifelong friendships and is fraught with controversy-from its uncertain origins and the persistent questions about its provenance to the possibility that it is not exactly as it seems. Now for the first time, award-winning investigative reporters Michael O'Keeffe and Teri Thompson follow the trail of The Card from a Florida flea market to the hands of the world's most prominent collectors. They delve into a world of counterfeiters and con men and look at the people who profit from what used to be a kids' pastime, as they bring to light ongoing investigations into sports collectibles. O'Keeffe and Thompson also examine the life of the great Honus Wagner, a ballplayer whose accomplishments have been eclipsed by his trading card, and the strange and fascinating subculture of sports memorabilia and its astonishing decline. Intriguing and eye-opening, The Card is a ground-breaking look at a uniquely American hobby.Playing for Keeps: A History of Early Baseball
By Warren Goldstein. 1985
In the late 1850s, organized baseball was a club-based fraternal sport thriving in the cultures of respectable artisans, clerks and…
shopkeepers, and middle-class sportsmen. Two decades later it had become an entertainment business run by owners and managers, depending on gate receipts and the increasingly disciplined labor of skilled player-employees. Playing for Keeps is an insightful, in-depth account of the game that became America's premier spectator sport for nearly a century.Reconstructing the culture and experience of early baseball through a careful reading of the sporting press, baseball guides, and the correspondence of the player-manager Harry Wright, Warren Goldstein discovers the origins of many modern controversies during the game's earliest decades.The 20th Anniversary Edition of Goldstein's classic includes information about the changes that have occurred in the history of the sport since the 1980s and an account of his experience as a scholarly consultant during the production of Ken Burns's Baseball.Latina Adolescent Childbearing in East Los Angeles
By Pamela I. Erickson. 1998
Preventing teen pregnancy has become a national goal, but a one-size-fits-all strategy for achieving it may never be found. Because…
varying social and cultural factors lead to pregnancy among different ethnic/class groups, understanding these factors is essential in designing pregnancy prevention programs that work. This book explores the factors that lead to childbearing among Latina adolescents.Pamela Erickson draws on both quantitative data and case histories to trace the pathways to motherhood for Latina teens. After situating her study within current research on teen pregnancy, she looks specifically at teen mothers enrolled in programs at Women's Hospital in East L.A. She describes the teens' relationships to their babies' fathers and their own families and discusses how these relationships affect whether teen mothers want to become pregnant, their use of prenatal, postpartum, and family planning services, and their ability to prevent a repeat pregnancy. Erickson describes culturally appropriate intervention efforts and assesses the limitations of prevention programs in institutional settings such as schools and clinics.Muslim Midwives
By Avner Giladi. 2015
This book reconstructs the role of midwives in medieval to early modern Islamic history through a careful reading of a…
wide range of classical and medieval Arabic sources. The author casts the midwife's social status in premodern Islam as a privileged position from which she could mediate between male authority in patriarchal society and female reproductive power within the family. This study also takes a broader historical view of midwifery in the Middle East by examining the tensions between learned medicine (male) and popular, medico-religious practices (female) from early Islam into the Ottoman period and addressing the confrontation between traditional midwifery and Western obstetrics in the first half of the nineteenth century.Wombs in Labor
By Amrita Pande. 2014
Fenway Park at 100
By Jim Prime, Bill Nowlin, Bobby Doerr. 2012
On April 20, 1912, The Boston Red Sox played their first official game at Fenway Park. 27,000 fans were on…
hand to witness the Red Sox defeat the rival New York Highlanders--later known as the Yankees--7-6 in 11 innings. It was an event that may have made front page news in Boston had it not been for the sinking of the Titanic five days earlier.Since that day, the oddly-shaped stadium at 4 Yawkey Way has played host to nearly 8,000 Red Sox games, including fifty-five in the postseason, launching the legends of Tris Speaker, Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice, Wade Boggs, and Pedro Martinez, and making the ballpark a worldwide destination for legions of baseball fans in the process.From the Green Monster to Pesky's Pole, The Triangle to the lone red seat marking the longest home run ever hit in the stadium (a 502-foot blast off the bat of Ted Williams in 1946), Fenway Park's unique charms have captivated generations of sports fans.100 Years of Fenway Park tells through vivid, full-color photographs and illuminating prose, the story of the most cherished American stadium, creating an endearing portrait of a building whose rich history resonates in the hearts and minds of the Red Sox vast fanbase. With a special foreword by Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski, this is a book that no Red Sox fan should be without.Baseball as a Road to God
By John Sexton. 2013
For more than a decade John Sexton has taught a wildly popular New York University course about two seemingly…
very different things religion and baseball Yet Sexton argues that one is actually a pathway to the other A fan can appreciate baseball through a favorite team the avalanche of statistics a cherished cliff-hanging game or season or the simple joy of sitting in a ballpark Baseball s broad appeal lies in its improbable moments Joe DiMaggio s fifty-six-game hitting streak home runs in the bottom of the ninth and teams finally winning it all after decades of frustration In these magic moments baseball can transcend cognition We can dissect and analyze and argue about what we are watching but the experience of it puts us in touch with forces that go beyond ourselves Baseball as a Road to God is about touching that something that lies beyond logical understanding Sexton illuminates the surprisingly large number of mutual concepts shared between baseball and religion faith doubt conversion miracles and even sacredness among many others Structured like a game and filled with riveting accounts of baseball s most historic moments Baseball as a Road to God will enthrall baseball fans whatever their religious beliefs In thought-provoking beautifully rendered prose Sexton elegantly demonstrates that baseball is more than a game or even a national pastime It can be a road to enlightenmentThe Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia
By David Finoli, Bill Ranier. 2015
The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the most storied histories in the annals of baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia captures…
these fabulous times through the stories of the individuals and the collective teams that have thrilled the Steel City for 125 years. The book breaks down the team with a year-by-year synopsis of the club, including biographies of more than 180 of the most memorable Pirates through the ages as well as a look at each manager, owner, general manager, and announcer who has served the club proudly.Now updated through the 2014 season, The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia will provide Pirates fans as well as baseball fans in general a complete look into the team's history, sparking memories of glories past and hopes for the future. Highlights include: Single-season and career records Player and manager profiles Pirates award winners Synopses of key games in Pirates historyNow fully updated, this is one of the most comprehensive books ever written about the Pirates, and a resource that no Bucs fan should be without.New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding: American Academy of Pediatrics
By Faap, Joan Younger Meek, Ibclc. 2002
Offering the most up-to-date information and statistics about the benefits of nursing, sage advice on how to establish a breastfeeding…
routine, and troubleshooting tips, the second edition of New Mothers Guide to Breastfeeding will provide new and expectant moms with everything they need to know about breastfeeding. It takes time (and practice ) for mom and baby to adjust to the new routine. Helping to smooth the process, this book provides easy- to-understand guidance and the latest medical findings to ensure that the breastfeeding experience is a healthy and positive one. Complete with more than 50 illustrations and drawings, numerous Q&A sidebars addressing common questions and concerns, and a handy list of other breastfeeding resources, New Mothers Guide to Breastfeeding is an indispensable tool. This updated version covers more than a decades worth of the latest research, including: * New research on ways breastfeeding can stave off childhood allergies and obesity * Expanded coverage of proper nutrition for nursing mothers, including vitamin, mineral, and supplementation recommendations * Information for mothers preparing for the first feeding and adjusting to home, family, and work as a nursing mother * Proven ways to establish a nursing routine and what to do when mom returns to work * Information on handling special situations like premature birth and C-sections * Mom-tested solutions to common breastfeeding challenges Under the direction of one of the countrys preeminent lactation experts, editor-in-chief Joan Younger Meek, MD, MS, RD, FAAP, IBCLC, this outstanding guide was developed with the assistance of numerous contributors from the AAP and is the essential resource for getting new moms and their babies off to the healthiest start possible.Tasting Freedom: Octavius Catto and the Battle for Equality in Civil War America
By Murray, Biddle, Daniel R., Dubin. 2010
Octavius Valentine Catto was an orator who shared stages with Frederick Douglass, a second baseman on Philadelphia’s best black baseball…
team, a teacher at the city’s finest black school and an activist who fought in the state capital and on the streets for equal rights. With his racially-charged murder, the nation lost a civil rights pioneer—one who risked his life a century before Selma and Birmingham. In Tasting FreedomMurray Dubin and Pulitzer Prize winner Dan Biddle painstakingly chronicle the life of this charismatic black leader—a “free” black whose freedom was in name only. Born in the American south, where slavery permeated everyday life, he moved north where he joined the fight to be truly free—free to vote, go to school, ride on streetcars, play baseball and even participate in July 4th celebrations. Catto electrified a biracial audience in 1864 when he proclaimed, “There must come a change,” calling on free men and women to act and educate the newly freed slaves. With a group of other African Americans who called themselves a “band of brothers,” they challenged one injustice after another. Tasting Freedompresents the little-known stories of Catto and the men and women who struggled to change America.The Bill James Handbook 2017
By Bill James, Baseball Info Solutions. 2016
Bill James and the Baseball Info Solutions team of analysts continue to pack in new content, including a fresh look…
at the continued rise and effectiveness of The Shift and a new breakdown of home runs and long flyouts. And, as always, the book forecasts fresh hitter and pitcher projections for those looking to get an early jump on the next season.Making a Baby
By Debra Fulghum Bruce, Samuel Thatcher. 2000
You may have waited a long time. You may have tried and tried. Now your chances of having a baby…
are better than ever! There have been remarkable advances in fertility technology and choices in the last few years, with pregnancy success rates skyrocketing. Now Making a Baby provides the information you need to become your most fertile--and increase your chances for having the baby you've always wanted. Up-to-date, comprehensive, written with compassion and clarity, this book reveals how to protect, increase, and extend your fertility, with essential information on: - The optimal frequency, timing, and sexual positions for getting pregnant - Surprising new findings on which foods and exercise programs boost fertility--and which ones actually decrease your chances - Advances in baby-boosting medications--and a complete assessment of risks, costs, and alternatives - Breakthrough medical techniques that help achieve pregnancy without the risk of multiples - Avoiding the common--and often hidden--threats to fertility at work, at home, and in public places - Choosing the A. R. T. (assisted reproductive technology) that's right for you - Special issues for midlife mothers - What every man should know about his long-term reproductive health - How to minimize emotional stress and keep your relationship strong - How to work with your HMO to get the right treatments--at the right cost This detailed, insightful, and meticulously researched book will help guide you to a wonderful new beginning as a parent!The Everything Pregnancy Book: All you need to get you through the most important nine months of your life!
By Paula Ford-Martin. 2014
You just got that positive pregnancy test and suddenly you feel lost in a sea of questions, concerns, what-ifs, and…
what-nows? To navigate this new world of body changes, blood tests, mood swings, and baby gear, you need a helpful guide that’s with you from the first positive test to the last push. Luckily, this is the ideal guide for soon-to-be moms who are unsure of what to do after they get the big news.Completely revised and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks you through the different phases of pregnancy and offers practical advice on:Understanding physical and emotional changesSelecting the right diet for you and babyUnderstanding prenatal tests and screeningsChoosing the best labor and delivery optionsBudgeting for the new addition to the familyThis new edition also includes the latest information on nutrition, finding alternative care and treatments (yoga, anyone?), and checklists and worksheets to help parents-to-be plan for any occasion. This indispensable guide gives you the inspiration, support, and advice you need to get through your pregnancy--and beyond!The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book: What To Eat To Ensure A Healthy Pregnancy
By Kimberly A Tessmer. 2004
The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book helps you break down all that confusing information about prenatal vitamins, calorie counting, and smart…
food shopping. From getting healthy before conceiving to staying fit through each stage of pregnancy, you can shape your eating and exercise habits to contribute positively to your well-being-and ultimately, your baby's. The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book helps you design a well-balanced diet that's right for you and your baby, whether you're a teenage mother-to-be, an older expecting mom, or somewhere in between.With this engaging and enlightening book at your side, you can:Get the real deal on controversial foods such as fish, tea, wine, and cheeseAvoid harmful food additives and over-the-counter medicationsMake informed decisions in the supermarket and kitchenIndulge some cravings - and beat othersLearn the best ways to cope with the discomforts of pregnancyAssess which vitamins and minerals are most important during each trimesterand moreComplete with tips on prenatal care for your baby and methods for regaining your pre-baby figure, The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book is your complete resource for planning a healthy pregnancy from beginning to end!Ya Gotta Believe!
By Michael Lichtenstein. 2002
Are you a true Mets fan? Were you there when they won the 1986 World Series in the seventh game?…
Did you stand and cheer as the Mets demolished the St. Louis Cardinals to become the National League Champions in 2000? Do you know why the original team colors were orange and blue? How much do you really know about those lovable heroes who have brought fortune, glory, and two World Championship trophies to New York? Are you a true believer?Do you know:*Who the Hall of Fame outfielder was who played for the Mets in theirinaugural season and went on to become a broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies?*Which Mets outfielder ran the bases backward after hitting his100th career home run in a game in 1963?*Which rookie outfielder swiped 24 bases in 1981 and became one of the most popular players ever to play for the Mets?*When Tom Seaver's rookie year was?*Who holds the single-season Mets record for home runs?It's all here, with highlights of the team's exciting history, from the club's beginnings in 1962 to today, including postseason play. From Casey Stengal to Tom Seaver; from Doc to Mookie-- to Mike and Fonzie-questions and answers, sidebars, fascinating bios and photos gathered by lifelong Mets fan Michael Lichtenstein. Much more than just facts and trivia, Ya Gotta Believe! is something no Mets fan can do without.In the Time of Bobby Cox
By Lang Whitaker. 2011
Bobby Cox has now hung up his spikes, leaving behind an unparalleled tenure as one of the most successful managers…
of all time. Known throughout baseball as a player's manager, the legendary skipper has endeared himself to all who love the game. His constancy has been an anomaly in this fickle sports era, and In the Time of Bobby Cox is Lang Whitaker's heartfelt exploration of the lessons he's learned sitting at the master's side . . . or, more accurately, sitting on his couch in front of the television. The number of players who've hit the field for Cox is astonishing--and this book includes a list. From David Justice to Greg Maddux to Chipper Jones to Jason Heyward, Cox managed every kind of player, and almost always got the most out of each one. He did it with patience, persistence, and faith. He did it by adapting, communicating, and, more often than any other manager, getting himself ejected. Whitaker didn't think much of it at first, but, as the years rolled by, he realized he'd learned at least as much from Cox as players such as Andruw Jones had. In the tradition of Frederick Exley's 1968 classic, A Fan's Notes, and Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch, sports commentator, editor, columnist, and blogger Lang Whitaker weaves memoir with his obsessive super-fandom, providing the perfect blend of sports, humor, and insight for Braves fans and for everyone who enjoys America's favorite pastime.Tim McCarver's Baseball for Brain Surgeons and Other Fans
By Tim Mccarver, Danny Peary. 1998
Tim McCarver, major league baseball's premier analyst, has been surprising and delighting viewers for years with his remarkable insight. Fans…
who once were content to merely watch baseball were stimulated into wanting to think baseball as well. McCarver brings to the booth a combination of twenty-one years of major league service and nearly twenty more in broadcasting. There is nobody better at explaining the game than McCarver, and it is a rare game in which the viewer does not learn something new and unusual. Now he is putting down on paper all he knows about the sport, producing this unique perspective on how America's pastime should be played and watched.With his unmistakable wit and storytelling verve, McCarver succinctly explains the fundamentals and proper mechanics of baseball at the level necessary for success in the major leagues. Once the skills have been learned, the viewer can devise smart strategies, getting into the heads of the players, coaches, and managers: When should a player or manager be conservative or aggressive; what factors change as the count goes deeper; how do you set up an effective running game, and how can a defense try to sabotage it? This book is a gold mine for all fans, from brain surgeons and rocket scientists to beginners who want to start with the basics. (Even major leaguers will be able to pick up some pointers.) With a deeper knowledge and understanding of baseball, any fan will be able to watch it like a pro.Baby Proof: Mocktails For The Mom-to-be
By Nicole Nared. 2017
What to drink when you re expecting When blogger Nicole Nared-Washington got pregnant she knew she…
was going to miss Bellinis with her girlfriends and a glass of wine with dinner and then she realized she this was an opportunity to stay social and fun without the booze In Baby Proof Nared-Washington shares the 50 recipes that got her through dinner parties barbecues date nights and even morning sickness She uses fresh fruit and herbs to create non-alcoholic drinks such as Baby Sunrise White Grape and Basil Spritzer Raspberry Leaf Sangria You don t need the spirits to enjoy the cocktail honestlyFree Byrd: The Power of a Liberated Life
By Paul Byrd. 2008
Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd gives an honest account of how he has kept his faith in God despite all…
the trials and temptations associated with the major league Baseball lifestyle. Paul Byrd has experienced many struggles, victories, and life lessons both on the diamond and off. Throughout his life, the one thing that has kept him focused on walking clean is the glimpses he has received of God's goodness. He addresses the issues he has faced -- such as the temptation to cheat while pitching, the unhealthy desire to cheer against fellow teammates so he could benefit from their failure, and his personal battle with pornography. Byrd gives readers Major League insight into the lifestyle of top-tier baseball players while showing how, even through a struggle, he was able to pick himself up and continue to believe and trust in a God who deeply loves us all. Paul's focus remains on the people we relate to every day and the significant conversations and interactions we can have with those we love, learning to build them up rather than tear them down. In Free Byrd, readers see how Paul's life was changed through the lessons he was taught, and how he discovered a freedom he never imagined through a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. And, most importantly, he invites everyone to experience the same transformation.